Current Positions

Explore the volunteer opportunities below and find a role that’s right for you. From helping the environment to supporting your community, there’s something for everyone. Check out the roles and get involved!

PS: Job hunting while volunteering? Just let the organisation know. They'll understand – and it helps them place you in a role that's more flexible or easier to cover if you get work. That way, you can still help out without stress, they can plan ahead, and they'll really appreciate your honesty.
Current volunteer positions

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All Categories Administration Animal Care Art & Craft Business Support Committee & Board Companionship Conservation Driving Events Food Services Fundraising Gardening Health & Medical Hosting Information & Advice IT Languages Management Marketing & Communications Mentoring Music & Entertainment Practical Help Promotion Research Retail Social Support Sports Trades & Maintenance Tutoring Youth & Children

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Any Hours

Any Hours Evenings/Weekends Working Hours
New Zealand Red Cross – Matamata Shop
Matamata

Red Cross Shop Volunteer – Matamata

Red Cross Shop volunteers help with a variety of different tasks in our shops. This includes processing stock, merchandising, interacting with customers, creating displays and much more.
Retail Both/Flexible
Whaingaroa-Raglan Destination Management Organisation
Raglan

Raglan Growers Market

Be part of our vibrant, flourishing market where growers connect with community over local, homegrown produce. Your contribution enables the strengthening of our local food grower ecosystem.
Practical Help Both/Flexible
Victoria Battery Tramway Society Inc
Paeroa, Waihī

Administrative Coordinator – Paeroa / Waihi

We’re on the lookout for a dynamic and detail-savvy organizer to join our team! If you thrive on coordinating, streamlining, and bringing order to chaos, this role could be the perfect fit for you
Administration Both/Flexible
Victoria Battery Tramway Society Inc
Paeroa, Waihī

Tour Guide

Do you enjoy interacting with people and helping them discover and explore the history of our local area? Join our Tour Guide team and help visitors and tourists explore the Victoria Battery Site, sharing your knowledge with them as you go.
Information & Advice Both/Flexible
Victoria Battery Tramway Society Inc
Paeroa, Waihī

Driver/Engineer

Get behind the wheel of our Narrow Gauge Tram and help showcase the heritage of what was once a huge gold-producing site. Victoria Battery Tramway are after Driver/Engineer volunteers to add to our visitor experience.
Driving Both/Flexible
St Vincent de Paul – Vinnie’s Food Hub
Hamilton

Food Recovery Assistant – Hamilton

Do you want to help us rescue food to be redistributed to those who need it in Hamilton? Join our Vinnies Food Recovery Team!
Food Services Working Hours
Freeman Court
Te Awamutu

Come and Be Crafty! – Te Awamutu

Do you have an art and craft skill you'd love to share with our residents? Could you bring a bit of fun, inspiration and a sense of accomplishment into their day? Come and facilitate an arts and crafts class.
Art & Craft Working Hours